Gyprock Base Coat 20, 45, 60, 90

Base Coats are a setting type jointing compound that

provides superior tape adhesion and joint strength. They are
used for the first and second coat in a three-coat jointing
system, along with jointing tapes. Base Coats are available in
powder form and are mixed with water to a workable paste.
Four different options are available in the Base Coat range,
each with a defined setting time for varying applications: Product Features
• Base Coat 20 - 20 minute working life for smaller
projects and patching.
• Base Coat 45 - 45 minute working life for medium First and Second Coats
projects. Suitable for the tape coat and
• Base Coat 60 - 60 minute working life for medium - second coat.
large projects.
• Base Coat 90 - 90 minute working life for larger
projects. Defined Setting Time
Four defined setting times to
Recommended Use conveniently suit various job
applications.
Gyprock Base Coat is used for the tape coat and second
coat in a three-coat plasterboard jointing system, suitable for
bedding in the jointing tape before application of a topping Versatile Application
coat. To achieve the ultimate joint finish, it is recommended Hand or machine tool applied.
Gyprock Base Coat is used in conjunction with Gyprock
Topping or All-Purpose compounds.
Australian Made and
Important Owned
Licensed by Australian Made
• Do not use Base Coat as a finish coat. Campaign Ltd.
• Allow Gyprock Base Coat to set completely in between
coat applications.
• Base Coat 20 is designed for hand application.
• If jointing must be carried out during severe drying
conditions, only small quantities of compound should be
mixed.
• Always use clean containers and equipment.
• Clean tools thoroughly after use.
• Ensure surfaces are free from dust or dirt.

Storage
Store plaster in a dry place. Do not place bags directly on
concrete floors or damp ground. Long term storage may
affect plaster setting times, and finish quality.
Plasterboard Finishing
Jointing and finishing of Gyprock plasterboard interior installations is to be carried out in
accordance with FIGURE 1 and TABLE 1 in this document, and the following details, so as to
provide a smooth surface for decorating. Stopping and external corner beads are to be applied to
all edges subject to damage. A Level 4 Finish is generally the accepted level of finish for residential
construction as detailed in AS/NZS2589.1 and is also recommended for commercial construction.
This requires a three-coat system, consisting of:

• Tape and tape coat

• Second coat and
• Finish (or topping) coat.

FIGURE 1: SELECTING A LEVEL OF FINISH

TABLE 1: JOINTING COMPOUND SELECTION – HAND OR MECHANICAL

APPLICATION
Hand Application Health and Safety
First coat Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for this product
1. Fill recess even and fully with compound which is available from www.gyprock.com.au or
2. Bed in Gyprock Perforated Paper tape centrally contact:
over the joint and cover lightly with compound.
Apply at least 1mm thickness of compound under CSR Gyprock
the tape. Triniti 3, 39 Delhi Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113
3. Bed tapes to butt joints and internal corner angles. Australia Phone:131 744
New Zealand Phone: 0800 277 123
Apply at least 1mm thickness of compound under
the tape.
4. Cover all metal bead corner beads and fastener Resources
heads.
For further information on this product please visit
5. Allow compound to set and harden before
www.gyprock.com.au or refer to the Gyprock Red
recoating.
Book. For technical support, contact:
Second Coat
1. Apply a second coat of Gyprock Base Coat to
(a) Recessed edge joints to a width of about 180mm
(b) Butt joints to a width of about 400mm
(c) Metal corner beads to a width of about 200mm
(d) Fastener heads
Manufactured For Life Warranty
2. Allow compound to set and harden before
recoating. Ideally, the joint should be fully dry Gyprock products are manufactured for life with all
before the final coat is applied. CSR products designed to achieve optimal
performance when part of a CSR integrated system.
Finishing Coat Gyprock continues to lead the market with premium
Apply a thin coat of any Gyprock topping or all-purpose quality products which are the preferred choice of
compound. Allow approximately 24 hours for it to dry. plastering professionals. Gyprock plasterboard
products are manufactured to the Australian
Standards AS2588 providing confidence in quality
Installing to Standards of product and support. For details on our product
Installing to Standards AS/NZS2589: Gypsum linings – warranty, please log onto
Application and Finishing outlines the procedures for www.gyprock.com.au/warranty, or contact us on
jointing and finishing of Gyprock plasterboard in 1300 306 556.
conjunction with additional details contained in Gyprock
Technical Literature.

Licensed by Australian Verified by an independent Gyprock plasterboard products are

Made Campaign Limited conformity assessment body manufactured for life with all CSR
to use the Australian to meet the environmental, products designed to achieve
Made Logo. health and social/ethical optimal performance when part of
criteria of the GECA Panel a CSR integrated system.
Boards standard.